March 13, 2026 Margarita Baskakova Tashkent’s Centre for Contemporary Arts Named among TIME’s Best Places to visit in 2026 New art hub in Uzbekistan’s capital signals Central Asia’s growing presence in the international cultural and museum landscape
March 12, 2026 Tim James Uzbekistan and India’s Rupa Explore Joint Knitwear Manufacturing Venture Proposed partnership could boost Uzbekistan’s textile industry and open access to Central Asian and CIS markets
March 12, 2026 Margarita Baskakova IFAD, EU and Hamkorbank Launch Programme to Turn Remittances into Rural Business Opportunities in Uzbekistan New initiative will support nearly 4,000 households and returning migrants with loans, training and mentorship to boost rural entrepreneurship
March 12, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Launches Tender for Construction and Operation of Bukhara Airport It will include a passenger terminal covering 48,500 square metres
March 12, 2026 Nigora Umarova France Opens TLSContact Visa Centre in Tashkent The centre aims to provide improved services for visa applicants from Uzbekistan
March 12, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Aims to Complete WTO Accession in 2026 Thirty agreements have now been submitted to the WTO Secretariat
March 11, 2026 Nigora Umarova U.S. Deports 72 Uzbek Nationals in Latest Repatriation Flight They were found to be in the country without legal status
March 11, 2026 Nigora Umarova Macron Urges Europe to Replace Russian Uranium with Central Asian Macron described nuclear energy as crucial for energy sovereignty
March 11, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Sets $30K Investment Requirement for IT Visa Applicants The same requirement applies to founders of companies
March 11, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Restores Passenger Flights to Saudi Arabia and UAE From March 10 Only licensed tour operators may transport pilgrims
March 11, 2026 Elena Kim Uzbekistan Plans Tourism Partnership with Expedia Group Talks were also held with Jan Tisserg of Amadeus IT Group
March 10, 2026 Tim James Uzbekistan, China’s ZTE Sign Cooperation Deal on Telecom and Data Centers Agreement signed at Mobile World Congress focuses on next-generation telecom technologies and digital infrastructure modernisation
March 10, 2026 Tim James Uzbekistan Repatriates More than 21,700 Citizens from the Middle East Most Uzbek nationals returned from Saudi Arabia and the UAE as authorities continue staged evacuation operations across the Gulf region
March 10, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Aims for $697 Mln in Pharmaceutical Production in 2026 The government will provide support to domestic producers
March 10, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Announces 35% Subsidies and Loans for Silk Cocoon Producers Home-based workers will also be able to access interest-free loans
March 10, 2026 Nigora Umarova Belarus Offers Support for Uzbekistan Nuclear Power Plant Belarus has made significant progress in developing its nuclear energy sector
March 9, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbek Worker Killed in Forklift Accident at South Korean Factory Investigators are now examining the exact circumstances
March 7, 2026 Nigora Umarova Enter Engineering Clears Wage Arrears for 12,800 Employees A total of 34 enterprises linked to the contractor were reviewed
March 6, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan to Launch VAT Refunds for Tourists at All Airports The minimum purchase for eligibility is set at 300,000 soums
March 6, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbek President Condemns Drone Attacks on Azerbaijan Mirziyoyev thanked Azerbaijan for assisting in the safe evacuation of Uzbek citizens
March 6, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Plans $1 Bn in New Pharmaceutical Projects Authorities say these projects could enable domestic production of medicines
March 5, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Embassy in Israel Addresses Controversial Video by Uzbek Citizen The embassy also urged Uzbek citizens living in Israel to respect local laws
March 5, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan to Grow Ginseng in Pilot Project with FDfive The medicinal plant will be grown in Bostanlyk district of Tashkent
March 5, 2026 Nigora Umarova Uzbekistan Repatriates Over 4,900 Citizens from Medina and Jeddah Domestic airlines also evacuated 235 passengers from Dubai